State police seize 21 pounds of synthetic marijuana

A Jewett City man is facing drug charges after state police arrested him during a routine traffic stop Saturday in Brooklyn.

Marilyn Comrie

A Jewett City man is facing drug charges after police arrested him during a routine traffic stop Saturday in Brooklyn.

According to police, at 2:44 p.m. Saturday, members of the Troop D Quality of Life Task Force stopped a 2002 Chrysler Voyager minivan at Route 6 and Day Street in Brooklyn.

Police said the driver, Vipin S. Patel, 55, of 112 Brown Ave. Apt 7, Jewett City, gave them permission to search the vehicle.

As a result of the search, police said they found approximately 21 lbs. of synthetic marijuana. They said the synthetic marijuana was individually packaged in 1,100 bags and was packaged for bulk sale. The estimated street value was approximately $16,000, police said.

Personnel assigned to the Statewide Narcotics Task Force – East Office responded to the scene and assisted in the investigation.

Patel was charged with possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics with the intent.

He was processed and released on a $25,000 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear March 20 in Danielson Superior Court to answer the charges.

The state police encourage anyone with information regarding the illegal sale of narcotics or synthetic marijuana are encouraged to call the Troop D Anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950.

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